NASM - CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS | PERFECT PREP
FOR EVERY PAPER | PRECISION IN EVERY ANSWER!
Youth (definition & facts) Answer: Refers to children & adolescents between the ages of 6 and
20.
Youth (modifications) Answer: Children & adolescents should get 60 minutes (1 hour) or more
of physical activity daily.
Physiological Differences between Children and Adults Answer: 1.) Peak Oxygen Uptake: The
term "peak maximal uptake" is more appropriate for children because they do not typically
exhibit a plateau in oxygen uptake in maximal exercise.
Resistance Training for Youth Answer: Has been shown to improve motor skills, body
composition, and bone mineral density, with a low risk of injury in comparison to many popular
sports.
Physiologic Considerations for Youth Answer: 1.) "VO2 peak" is similar to adult when adjusted
for body weight.
Implication of Exercise for Youth (compared with an adult) Answer: 1.) Children are able to
perform endurance tasks relatively well due to their high peak oxygen uptake levels.
Youth Considerations for Health & Fitness Answer: 1.) Physical activity of 60 minutes on most
or all days of the week for elementary school children, emphasizing developmentally appropriate
activities.
Youth Considerations in Sport & Athletic Training Answer: 1.) Progression of aerobic training
volume should not exceed 10% per period of adaptation. (E.g., if weekly training volume was
200 minutes per week, increase to 220 minutes before further increases in intensity).
Special Considerations for Youth Answer: Progression for this population should be based on
postural control and not on the amount of weight that can be used.
Basic Exercise Guidelines for Youth Training Answer: Mode: Walking, jogging, running, games,
activities, sports, water activity, resistance training
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, Frequency: 5-7 days of the week
Seniors (definition & facts) Answer: By the middle of the century, it is estimated that 87 million
people, (roughly 21%) in the U.S. will be 65 years of age or older.
Symptoms of Aging (Seniors) Answer: Typical forms of degeneration associated with aging
include: osteoporosis, arthritis (osteoarthritis), low-back pain (LBP), and obesity.
Senior (modifications) Answer: Before initiating any exercise training, older adults must
complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and movement assessment such
as the overhead squat, sitting and standing from a seated position, or a single-leg stance.
Arteriosclerosis Answer: A general term that refers to the hardening (and loss of elasticity) of
arteries.
Atherosclerosis Answer: Buildup of fatty plaques in arteries that leads to narrowing and reduced
blood flow.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Answer: A group of diseases in which blood vessels become
restricted or blocked typically as a result of atherosclerosis.
Physiologic Considerations for Seniors Answer: 1.) Maximal oxygen uptake, maximal heart
rate, and measures of pulmonary function will all decrease with increasing age.
Health & Fitness Considerations for Seniors Answer: 1.) Initial exercise workloads should be
low and progressed more gradually to 3-5 days per week.
Duration = 20-45 minutes
Intensity = 45-80% of peak
Special Considerations for Seniors Answer: Progression should be slow, well monitored, and
based on postural control.
Basic Exercise Guidelines for Seniors Answer: Mode: Stationary or recumbent cycling, aquatic
exercise, or treadmill with handrail support
Frequency: 3-5 days per week of moderate-intensity
3 days per week for vigorous intensity
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FOR EVERY PAPER | PRECISION IN EVERY ANSWER!
Youth (definition & facts) Answer: Refers to children & adolescents between the ages of 6 and
20.
Youth (modifications) Answer: Children & adolescents should get 60 minutes (1 hour) or more
of physical activity daily.
Physiological Differences between Children and Adults Answer: 1.) Peak Oxygen Uptake: The
term "peak maximal uptake" is more appropriate for children because they do not typically
exhibit a plateau in oxygen uptake in maximal exercise.
Resistance Training for Youth Answer: Has been shown to improve motor skills, body
composition, and bone mineral density, with a low risk of injury in comparison to many popular
sports.
Physiologic Considerations for Youth Answer: 1.) "VO2 peak" is similar to adult when adjusted
for body weight.
Implication of Exercise for Youth (compared with an adult) Answer: 1.) Children are able to
perform endurance tasks relatively well due to their high peak oxygen uptake levels.
Youth Considerations for Health & Fitness Answer: 1.) Physical activity of 60 minutes on most
or all days of the week for elementary school children, emphasizing developmentally appropriate
activities.
Youth Considerations in Sport & Athletic Training Answer: 1.) Progression of aerobic training
volume should not exceed 10% per period of adaptation. (E.g., if weekly training volume was
200 minutes per week, increase to 220 minutes before further increases in intensity).
Special Considerations for Youth Answer: Progression for this population should be based on
postural control and not on the amount of weight that can be used.
Basic Exercise Guidelines for Youth Training Answer: Mode: Walking, jogging, running, games,
activities, sports, water activity, resistance training
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, Frequency: 5-7 days of the week
Seniors (definition & facts) Answer: By the middle of the century, it is estimated that 87 million
people, (roughly 21%) in the U.S. will be 65 years of age or older.
Symptoms of Aging (Seniors) Answer: Typical forms of degeneration associated with aging
include: osteoporosis, arthritis (osteoarthritis), low-back pain (LBP), and obesity.
Senior (modifications) Answer: Before initiating any exercise training, older adults must
complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) and movement assessment such
as the overhead squat, sitting and standing from a seated position, or a single-leg stance.
Arteriosclerosis Answer: A general term that refers to the hardening (and loss of elasticity) of
arteries.
Atherosclerosis Answer: Buildup of fatty plaques in arteries that leads to narrowing and reduced
blood flow.
Peripheral Vascular Disease Answer: A group of diseases in which blood vessels become
restricted or blocked typically as a result of atherosclerosis.
Physiologic Considerations for Seniors Answer: 1.) Maximal oxygen uptake, maximal heart
rate, and measures of pulmonary function will all decrease with increasing age.
Health & Fitness Considerations for Seniors Answer: 1.) Initial exercise workloads should be
low and progressed more gradually to 3-5 days per week.
Duration = 20-45 minutes
Intensity = 45-80% of peak
Special Considerations for Seniors Answer: Progression should be slow, well monitored, and
based on postural control.
Basic Exercise Guidelines for Seniors Answer: Mode: Stationary or recumbent cycling, aquatic
exercise, or treadmill with handrail support
Frequency: 3-5 days per week of moderate-intensity
3 days per week for vigorous intensity
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